Winchester Repeating Arms 70 (Historic Manual) - Manual (Page 12)

1. Fully On — This is when the safety is drawn to the
most rearward position and in line with the bolt. Both the
firing pin and bolt are positively locked (See Figure 4).
Always maintain the safety in this position (fully on)
when carrying a loaded (cartridge in chamber or magazine
loaded) Model 70 rifle.
2. Intermediate Position — This is when the safety is in a
midway position (visually at a right angle to the bolt).
This position locks the firing pin, but not the bolt.
The intermediate position also allows for safe removal of
an unfired cartridge from the chamber or magazine
(See Figure 5).
3. Firing Position — With the safety fully forward, the
rifle is ready to fire (See Figure 6). For ease of operation, it
is recommended that the safety be operated with the
thumb.
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Safety: Firing position.
Fully forward position.
FIGURE 5
Safety: Intermediate position.
Midway position.
FIGURE 6 Safety: Fully on.
Most rearward position.
FIGURE 4